My story
Influenced by my uncle Gilberto Dias, who is a professional artist and art tutor, I began drawing and painting at the age of 13. My passion for art has never stopped since then.
From Old Masters to Impressionism and Contemporary styles, I had the opportunity to learn a variety of media and techniques that have provided me with extensive knowledge and experience to share with my students.
I've been a professional artist and art tutor since 2000. After nearly ten years teaching in my home country Brazil, where I completed my training in art, I decided to quit my Art Tutor position at Atelier Gilberto Dias in 2009 and experience life overseas. After some research on deciding what country to go, I fell in love with New Zealand's stunning scenery. My husband and I packed our bags and bikes and off we went to New Zealand.
This move changed everything in our lives and set me on the path I am today - helping people discover their potential, develop their skills to paint and create works of art that they are proud of. That also enabled me to work on my own art and be represented by art galleries in Christchurch, New Zealand.
I was the head tutor at Art Metro Art School in Christchurch from 2010 to 2019. I had such a great time while there, met lots of students and learned a lot while being in that position.
I am so grateful to have seen my students growing in their art and amazed on how popular and sought after my classes have become along all these years.
Nowadays I have my own studio where I run classes, workshops and work on my own art and online business.
After a great response to my instructional video "Colour Workshop" released in 2013 and the desire to help more people develop their skills, I decided to create online courses.
More recently, I've become a popular teacher through my online courses sold primarily through my website.
I had the opportunity to exhibit in several countries with much of my work residing now in private and corporate collections worldwide.
I've so grateful to have received several awards and been featured in magazines and TV programmes.
I live in New Zealand, I'm married and my husband and I have a very handsome son.
I'm currently represented by Windsor Gallery and Art Box Gallery in Christchurch, and The Captain’s Quarter Gallery in Akaroa, New Zealand.
Education and Training
Master's degree in Art Teaching at Fine Arts University of Paraná, in Brazil (2005-2007)
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Advertising at Catholic University of Salvador in Brazil (1998-2001)
Five years of training in drawing and painting at Gilberto Dias Atelier (1993-1998)
Main Awards and Achievements:
2001 - Acknowledgement Award for adapting and teaching the Italian Renaissance Technique 'VERDACCIO' at the Atelier Gilberto Dias and Luiza Ferreira Art School.
2005 - Honorable Mention - International Art Competition NAFA - Rome/Italy
2008 - 3rd Place - Art Competition Ambep/Petrobras - Brazil
2008 - Purchase Prize -Art Competition Ambep/Petrobras - Brazil
2012 - Mural Painting for the Papanui Baptist Church: Transformation - Featured on TV ONE's Neighbourhood Series. It can be viewed at 144 Sawyers Arms Rd, Northcote.
2012 - Featured in the TV ONE's Neighbourhood Series, Papanui Episode
2014 - Guest Artist at the Art@Burnside 4th Annual Art Exhibition
2014 - Judge of the Ohoka School Art Competition
2015 - Featured in the TV2's The 4:30 Show
2017 - Painting "Back in Time" featured on the cover of Arts Canterbury Artists Guide 2017-2018
2017 - Launched my online courses "Value & Value Relationships in Landscape" and "Dissecting the Work of a Master: Sorolla & his Approach to Value and Colour"
2019 - Launched my merchandising Online Shop: https://www.liviadias.com/shop
2019 - Featured in a British TV Series documentary called ‘The World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys - The TranzAlpine’. It was televised in the UK and will eventually be shown in NZ TV too.
2020 - My paintings ‘Bike Ride to Mount John’ and ‘Tui on a Flax Bush’ were featured in the Artists Impressions of New Zealand 2021 calendar and the Contemporary New Zealand Art 2021
2020 - Launched my online tutorial Painting Roses with a Painterly Approach
2020 - Winner of the award ‘Best Overall Exhibit Prize’ in the Waikaka Arts & Crafts Exhibition - Southland-New Zealand - for my painting titled: “Best Friends in the Garden”
2021 - My painting ‘The Tuis Encounter’ has been featured in the Artists Impressions of New Zealand 2022 calendar
2022 - Guest Artist at the Ashburton Art Society Annual Show
2022 - My painting ‘Waikawa Bay’ has been featured in the Artists Impressions of New Zealand 2023 calendar
2022 - Featured in the Aotearoa Artist (cover and article) - The New Zealand Artist Magazine - issue No. 54 Oct/Nov 2022
2023 - My painting ‘Kite Day (Kite Fest)’ has been featured in the Contemporary New Zealand Art 2024 calendar
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